The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 738:

Brenna raised her eyebrows, genuinely surprised. “Your brother seemed like a principled soldier to me; I didn’t peg him as someone who’d bend so easily to his mother’s demands.”

Laughing gently, she couldn’t help teasing Ethan, “I always imagined someone like you—born into wealth, raised by influential parents—would’ve been pampered in your family. It never crossed my mind you’d spent your whole life battling your mother’s controlling ways. You’re quite something.”

Even Ethan had to admit his life was a mess of absurd drama. “I absolutely hate it when people try to dictate my decisions or force me onto a path I don’t want to choose. So, when my mother tried meddling in our relationship, I stood my ground. I would rather risk destroying my older brother’s carefully planned future than sacrifice my own happiness.”

He carefully recounted to Brenna exactly how the negotiation with his parents earlier had unfolded, closely watching her reaction, unsure if she’d think he had been too harsh.

otherwise, she wouldn’t have gone against the Barrett

right thing. I’m always

unwavering support. Besides his

considered what you’ll do

my life, I’m open to peaceful interaction. But I won’t

toward the office. Ethan had spent a considerable amount of time in there already; she needed to seize this opportunity to catch his eye.

her way into the break room without Lorna noticing. She prepared some coffee and poked around for fruit. She came across a few tangerines, a dragon

and neatly arranged them into a platter. Then, she brought the coffee and fruit to Brenna’s office.

she knocked and called out, “Brenna.” Then, she entered the